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2003–present
Aishwarya Rajinikanth[1] (born 1 January 1982[2][3]) is an Indian film director and playback singer who works in Tamil cinema. She is the elder daughter of actor Rajinikanth and playback singer Latha Rajinikanth. She made her feature film directorial debut with 3 (2012).
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Early life
Aishwarya was born to actor Rajinikanth and singer Latha Rangachari.[4][5] She has a younger sister, Soundarya, who works in the Tamil film industry as well.[6]
Career
Aishwarya began her career in the Tamil film industry as a playback singer in the unreleased film Ramanaa, directed by Parthy Bhaskar. The song was composed by Deva in November 2000.[7] Her first song to be released was "Natpe Natpe" from D. Imman's soundtrack for Whistle (2003), which she sang alongside the composer and actor Silambarasan.[8][9]
In August 2011, she announced that she would direct her husband, Dhanush, and Shruti Haasan in her first feature film titled 3. The film was highly anticipated prior to its release, after the song "Why This Kolaveri Di" from its soundtrack went viral and became an internet phenomenon. The song was composed by her cousin Anirudh Ravichander. She appeared alongside the lead cast and composer in the making of the video. In July 2015, Aishwarya announced she will soon launch a YouTube channel under the banner of "Ten Entertainment" to exclusively promote original content and short films by aspiring filmmakers.[10]
She was a judge on STAR Vijay's dance competition Jodi Number One in its third season alongside actors Sangeetha and Jeeva.[11] She became a playback singer with the film Whistle alongside Silambarasan, which was then followed by the song "Un Mela Aasadhan" in the film Aayirathil Oruvan, for which she also worked as an assistant director.
In August 2016, Aishwarya was selected as India's goodwill ambassador for the UN Women organization.[12]
Dance criticism
In March 2017, Aishwarya performed Bharatanatyam, a style of Indian classical dance, at the UN headquarters on International Women's Day. Her performance was criticized on social media by professional Bharatanatyam dancers,[13][14][15] with popular Indian dancer Anita Ratnam writing on Aishwarya's Facebook that "This is what Bharatanatyam becomes... A caricature and a farce!".[16]
Personal life
On 18 November 2004, Aishwarya married actor Dhanush, with whom she has two sons, born in 2006 and 2010.[17] The couple announced their separation through their respective social media handles on 17 January 2022.[18] In April 2024, they filed for divorce,[19] which was finalised that November.[17] In December 2016, Aishwarya Rajinikanth released her own memoir Standing on An Apple Box: The Story of A Girl Among the Stars.[20]
Filmography
As film director
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref.. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | ||
| 2015 | Vai Raja Vai | ||
| 2017 | Cinema Veeran | Documentary | [21] |
| 2024 | Lal Salaam |
- As dubbing artist
- Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) for Reema Sen[22]
Discography
| Year | Title | Song | Co-singer(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Whistle | "Natpae Natpae" | Silambarasan, D. Imman, Uma Mahesh, Roopa Venkat | |
| 2010 | Aayirathil Oruvan | "Un Mela Aasadhan" | Dhanush, Andrea Jeremiah |
References
- ↑ In Credits of Her Latest Song, Aishwarya Rajinikanth Doesn't Have Dhanush in Her Name. News18(17 February 2022). Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ↑ Aishwarya is my lucky charm: Dhanush. The Times of India(31 December 2011). Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ↑ Aishwarya R. Dhanush to Release Autobiography 'Standing on an Apple Box'(23 March 2016). Retrieved 29 July 2016.
- ↑ 70 persons get Kalaimamani awards. The Hindu(25 February 2009). Retrieved 19 April 2009.
- ↑ Rajinikanth turns grandpa. The Hindu(12 October 2006). Retrieved 19 April 2009.
- ↑ Silken choices to color your hair. The Hindu(1 July 2005). Retrieved 19 April 2009.
- ↑ dinakaran(9 February 2005).
- ↑ 28-12-02(6 March 2005).
- ↑ Hotnews - Rajini - K.S.Ravikumar together?, Rajini's daughter debuts as a singer with Silambarasan !, Vizil, Aditya, Sherin, Gayathri Raghuram, Music Director Imaan, Visil, Prashanth hunts for soulmate online!, Sridevi is all set to return!(13 December 2003).
- ↑ Aishwarya Dhanush to launch YouTube channel.
- ↑ Serials. The Hindu(26 September 2008). Retrieved 19 April 2009.
- ↑ Aishwaryaa R Dhanush appointed UN Goodwill Ambassador. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
- ↑ Aishwaryaa Dhanush's 'pathetic' Bharatnatyam performance at UN draws criticism(11 March 2017). Retrieved 15 March 2017.
- ↑ Rajinikanth's Daughter Aishwaryaa Dhanush's Bharatanatyam Performance At UN Criticized. NDTV. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
- ↑ Aishwarya Dhanush performed "Bharatanatyam" at the UN, but not all were impressed(11 March 2017). Retrieved 15 March 2017.
- ↑ Anita Ratnam slams Aishwaryaa Dhanush's Bharatnatyam!. The Times of India. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Family court grants divorce to actor Dhanush and filmmaker Aishwarya Rajinikanth. The Hindu(2024-11-28). Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ↑ Dhanush and his wife Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth part ways after 18 years of togetherness. The Times of India(17 January 2022). Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ↑ After two years of separation, Dhanush, Aishwarya Rajinikanth file for divorce. Mathrubhumi(9 April 2024). Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ↑ "Standing on An Apple Box: The Story of A Girl Among the Stars" Template:Webarchive by Aishwarya R. Dhanush
- ↑ Cinema Veeran: Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Dhanush and AR Rahman join hands for a documentary. India Today(25 February 2016). Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ↑ Aishwarya Dhanush does dubbing for Reema. The Times of India. Retrieved 8 February 2021.